Echoes of Unrequited Love

Chapter 220

Wellis told that the afternoon report had nearly spiraiad out of control.

In fact, after Hogan checked out Timothy’s character design, he went began to critique one of the male protagonists–nitpicking everything from the look to the threads, even down to whether the protagonist’s shirt was tucked into his suit pants or not. He specifically asked Timothy to redesign the character.

Timothy, full of pride, naturally couldn’t handle such ridicule. And just then, Cecilia jumped into the fray to play peacemaker, saying Hogan had a point, suggesting Timothy should seriously consider a do–over.

“And then what?” I asked, pinching the bridge of my nose in exasperation.

“Then the meeting just got interrupted,” Wallis stated, clearly annoyed, “Cecilia really did a number on Timothy, throwing him under the bus in front of Hogan. Timothy was so steamed he just dropped the mic and bailed.”

Hearing this, I got antsy, “Where is he now?”

“He didn’t even answer phone calls. He only mentioned that change is unlikely unless we change investors, else he won’t continue with this work,” Wallis paused, then asked, “Xaviera, what should we do now?”

I expected Hogan to stir up troubles again, but I never imagined it would blow up like this.

everything was going

prolong my stay in Havenport. After spending one night, I drove back to Rivertown at the crack of

time I reached the office, it coincidentally was

emerging from her fiery red

a short brown leather jacket, paired with a matching suede mini skirt and black ankle boots, bouncing along like a peppy little deer, radiating energy and

like she was in a good mood.

second, she caught sight of

her mouth, batting those doe eyes at me, “Xaviera, you’re

was gentle and soft, but her eyes held a hint

words, I gently responded, “I heard you vetoed Mr. Temple’s proposal in

me cautiously, “It was Hogan who shot down Mr. Temple’s idea, not me. I was just considering Rainbow Capital’s image and went along with it. I mean, I had to back him up in a disagreement,/right?”

our company and Rainbow Capital, she’s got every reason

always treat work like it’s your lifeblood. What made you skip out suddenly yesterday?” Her probing gaze landed on me, her curiosity almost spilling

instead of answering her question,

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make it good, Xaviera. From what I see, Hogan’s atand this time is